>>> We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear and ignorance.

>>> We spoke two totally different languages. Mine, the language of reasoned hope and optimism. Theirs, the language of suspicious cynicism, fear and ignorance. >>>I slowly explained that I’m a social entrepreneur promoting global change through the concept of ‘hackathons’ where attendees work together and find solutions to community issues within a tight time constraint. They were dismissive and didn’t seem to want to hear an explanation. If even a hint of this attitude got through, you would be denied... Have you seen the flood of shit the CBP people have to put up with? Have you seen the news of the massive floods of people trying to get in through Texas recently? The CBP officers are going to be suspicious of anyone and everyone just like most people are suspicious of used car salesmen. Giving the CBP rank-and-file reason to suspect you (hacker? ..., obvious disdain for their function etc) will lead to nothing but bad. They do not make the rules, they enforce them and are given little leeway in how they can help. You're lucky to have found a sympathetic supervisor.